August 9, 2017
Even in today’s hyper-connected work environment, nearly half of companies do not allow workers to access all of their necessary applications and information via mobile devices. This is a problem, because mobile connectivity is just one of many new expectations of the modern worker. Work has been changing rapidly in recent years, and the future […]
July 26, 2017
In the 2015 Doing Business Report from World Bank Group, the United States ranked in the top ten countries worldwide for ease of doing business. Additionally, Towers Watson research states that nearly 50 percent of employers globally are increasing their hiring activity. This presents plenty of opportunity for expansion, and the U.S. offers an attractive […]
July 12, 2017
According to The World Bank, by 2050 the global population of individuals over age 65 will double from 10% to 20%. In other words, one in five individuals will be of age to retire. The reality is, many workers are not prepared for retirement for a variety of reasons. One of those reasons is arguably […]
June 28, 2017
A strong, positive organizational culture is a powerful tool for growing and running a business. In fact, some would say that culture is the competitive advantage of their business, allowing them to be more resilient to challenges and agile enough to face uncertainty because of the strong cultural foundation that supports employee actions daily. But […]
June 13, 2017
The Trump administration has increased scrutiny yet again on visa applications into the United States, this time pushing embassies across the globe to tighten up vetting processes for potential visitors. This comes after other restrictions have already been handed down from the U.S. government, each making it harder for employers to bring talent to North […]
May 18, 2017
Building a business case for global expansion In a recent Lighthouse Research study backed by Papaya Global, we explored some of the key aspects of global human resources practices, such as compliance, payroll, and scalability. The April 2017 pulse survey reached more than 125 employers that are either currently using or planning to hire […]
May 11, 2017
Professional employer organizations, or PEOs, are one of the best kept secrets for small and mid-sized businesses looking to scale quickly. Many talent leaders are familiar with common support channels for HR such as staffing, consulting, and benefits brokers. But PEOs provide a different kind of service that enables businesses to more effectively manage risk […]
April 25, 2017
Did you know, in some countries it is illegal to email employees after normal work hours? This is just one example of the interesting labor laws that can catch an unsuspecting employer at an inopportune time. For this purpose, it pays to have international human resource management to understand the requirements of the country you […]
April 4, 2017
Papaya is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories for the Global Payroll Awards – Professional Employment Organization of the Year, Payroll Manager of the Year, Expatriate Payroll Manager of the Year, and Global Payroll Team of the Year – you can read all about it Here. What does it mean […]
March 21, 2017
Managing global payroll requires adapting to different annual schedules filing duties and deadlines. If you have employees in the UK, Hong Kong Singapore or India, this guide is for you. End of tax year is around the corner, and now is the perfect time to check if your current local payroll solution is the right one for you. United Kingdom […]
